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Harlequin's Story
Harlequin's Story

Harlequin's Story

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RomanceFantasyAdventureDrama

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Polichinelle the servant (called Harlequin in the English language version) rescues his girlfriend from a gang of decadent aristocrats, who have transformed her into a mechanical doll.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

26 June 1907

Country

France

Cast

Max Linder

Max Linder

Polichinelle / Ponchinella / Harlequin

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